LIVE Updates: Arizona State Seeks 3-0 Conference Start vs Utah

Jeff Sims steps in at QB in a major road test for the Sun Devils.

Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jeff Sims (6) runs for a touchdown against the Utah Utes in the first half at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Oct. 11, 2024. | Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

TEMPE -- The #21 Arizona State Sun Devils (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) are entering another crucial stretch of their Big 12 title defense tonight - a trip to face the Utah Utes (4-1, 1-1) is on the docket tonight.

Backup quarterback Jeff Sims is set to receive his 27th career start (2nd with Arizona State) tonight in the absence of Sam Leavitt against a solid Utah defense, potentially changing certain aspects of tonight's game in the process.

Follow the game live with Arizona State on SI below.

First Quarter

9:58 - 7-0 Utah

• Devon Dampier capped off a 14-play drive with an 11-yard rushing touchdown after starting the game with the ball.

• Malik McClain drops what would have been 34-yard touchdown from Sims.

2:34 - 7-3 Utah

Jesus Gomez makes 38-yard field goal following a 49-yard drive that featured two fourth-down conversions.

END of FIRST QUARTER

• Utah leads 7-3. Arizona State has third down inside of own 10 yard line.

Second Quarter

11:27 - 14-3 Utah

Devon Dampier finishes 59-yard drive with a 24-yard touchdown run on an option play.

3:11 - 14-3 Utah

• 29-yard field goal attempt by Gomez blocked. Utah takes over.

1:04 - 21-3 Utah

• NaQuari Rogers 22-yard rushing touchdown. Utah finishes off a 6-play, 75 yard drive in 2:01.

HALFTIME - UTAH 21, ARIZONA STATE 3

• The Sun Devils were unable to finish early momentum that was started in the final drive before the half.

Third Quarter

11:00 - Utah 28, Arizona State 3

• Three-yard rushing touchdown by Rodgers off of pitch from Dampier. This ended a 6-play, 68 yard drive that began after an ASU three-and-out to start the half.

4:32 - Utah 28, Arizona State 10

• Jordyn Tyson four-yard touchdown run. Arizona State completes a 13-play, 75 yard drive.

0:45 - Utah 35, Arizona State 10

• Dampier finishes 8-play, 64 yard drive with nine-yard rushing touchdown.

Fourth Quarter

10:18 - Utah 42, Arizona State 10

• Freshman QB Byrd Ficklin finished another touchdown drive with a four-yard rushing score to put Utah up by 32.

FINAL - UTAH 42, ARIZONA STATE 10

Arizona State was unable to score after taking another sustained drive inside of the Utah 10-yard line. Utah was able to run the clock out and win the game convincingly.

Arizona State hopes to return Leavitt for week eight's battle against Texas Tech - as their Big 12 title defense could be in the balance in this game.

Read more about Arizona State basketball coach Bobby Hurley speaking directly to fans ahead of the start of the 2025 season here, and on previewing key individual Utah players ahead of the Sun Devil football game on Saturday here.

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